in a surprise announcement at the vatican. the 85-year-old pope is stepping down saying it's because of advanced age and diminished strength. we could have a brand-new pope by easter. probably before that. this wednesday, ash wednesday. this is big news for the world's more than 1 billion catholics. >> lots more on that. >>> also, melissa mccarthy. >> i love her. >> she stole "this is 40." she took heat from a critic last week for her weight. she's having a last laugh this morning. >> she had a big weekend. >> oh is thatme. >> elizabeth. >> kate upton -- kate upton's big moment also. how the supermodel, actually, i was looking at her. how she captured the cover of "sports illustrated" for the second time. holy moly. >> i wouldn't have been able to read that either. >> several probably pausing moments going on on the set right now. >>> how about, a friend of the show, our good friend, donald driver, here this morning. "dancing with the stars" champ, just retired from the nfl. and this morning, he has a top secret gold envelope.